Band 5 - $83,392 - $95,116 per annum (plus super)
Permanent Full Time
About Us
Located 35km to the southeast of Melbourne, Greater Dandenong City Council covers 129 square kilometres and has a population of over 169,000 people. The central activities district is Melbourne's second largest retail and commercial centre and includes large shopping complexes at Dandenong and Keysborough as well as the highly popular Dandenong Market.
Greater Dandenong City Council is the most culturally diverse locality in Australia, with residents from over 150 different birthplaces, nearly two-thirds of whom were born overseas. Key industries include manufacturing, health care and social assistance, retail trade, wholesale trade and transport.
We are a progressive organisation of exceptional character that offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment to approximately 900 employees. We recognise that our staff are vital to the delivery of excellent service to our community and the achievement of our long-term vision. We invest in the development of our people, and we strive to be a workplace that is respectful, engaged, accountable, creative and honest.
About the role
Council is seeking a highly organised and proactive Project Development Officer to support the effective delivery and governance of Council’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
This role provides critical administrative, financial and reporting support to the Project Management Office (PMO) and Project Delivery teams. You will play a key role in ensuring capital projects are accurately reported, financially monitored and well‑coordinated, enabling Project Managers to focus on successful project delivery.
About you
You are a highly organised, reliable and proactive professional who thrives in a fast‑paced project environment. You enjoy working behind the scenes to keep projects, systems and reporting running smoothly and take pride in delivering accurate, well‑structured work that supports informed decision‑making.
You are comfortable working across multiple priorities and stakeholders, and you understand the importance of strong governance, financial discipline and clear communication in a public sector environment.
To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the following:
- A relevant tertiary qualification in Business Administration, Project Management or equivalent qualifications with significant subsequent relevant experience.
- A proven successful record of supporting the delivery of projects from inception to final hand over.
- Experience and skills in supporting business and office operations in a technical/project setting.
- Effective interpersonal skills, incorporating verbal and written communication, and problem solving
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills, combined with an ability to liaise, consult and advocate with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Advanced computer literacy with the capacity to capture and utilise meaningful data and prepare reports
- Effective time and self-management skills to organise and prioritise work within resourcing limits and timelines.
- Demonstrated knowledge of budgeting, financial processes and accounting systems.
- A positive ‘can-do’ approach which incorporates professionalism, ethical standards and integrity and an understanding of the long-term goals of Council, its values and aspirations and the legal and political context in which it operates.
Please ensure you address the key selection criteria outlined in the position description as part of your application.
You may be required to undertake practical testing, work preference profiling / psychometric testing, functional capacity assessment (physical) or aptitude testing.
The successful candidate will be asked to produce a clear Working with Children Check and will be asked to consent to a national police check (and where relevant an ‘international criminal history check’), subject to the operation of spent conviction laws. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
Benefits of working with us
Council believes in providing an environment where staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals.
Our workplace has an inclusive and diverse culture which encourages innovation and supports your work and life balance. There are plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and grow your career within our expanding and diverse organisation.
Our benefits include
- Competitive salary
- Salary sacrifice childcare (where available)
- Flexible working options supported including hybrid work
- Access to learning & development programs including study assistance
- Reward & recognition programs
- Health initiatives
- Access to our support and wellbeing programs
- A vibrant social club
For more information about our benefits, please visit our careers page: Working with Us
Council will consider flexible working arrangements for all positions. We embrace our diverse community and encourage applications from everyone including people of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander background, people of diverse sexual orientation and gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of varied age, ability, and faith. Council will give due consideration to any workplace adjustments to accommodate the needs of any prospective or existing staff member.
Council is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and promoting cultural safety and wellbeing for children with zero tolerance for child abuse and harm.
If you require any access or reasonable adjustment at any point throughout the recruitment process, then please do let us know by contacting the listed Hiring Manager – your experience truly matters to us.
To apply
To apply for this position please complete the online application form including:
- A brief cover letter
- Your resume
- Response to key selection criteria
You will be required to answer selection questions as part of the application process. The selection process also includes the requirement for reference checks
Position Description: Project Development Officer - 281.3KB
Applications close: 5pm, Thursday, 30 April 2026
Further information: Sri Kumarasamy, 8571 5227
